2013 Volvo C70

C/D Overview:

Folding hardtops add weight and cost, but they also add the bonus of closed-car serenity to top-up operation, and that’s what this Volvo delivers. Quietly stylish and comfortable, the C70 shouldn’t be perceived as a sports car. But it’s smooth and luxurious, delivering the best of both worlds.

Highs

Lows

Limited power, hefty at the scales, top stowage limits trunk space.

What's New

Redesigned for 2006; minor trim changes for 2013.

Behind The Wheel

Rightly so, convertibles are presumed to be sporty, but the C70 is a boulevardier, not a back-road bandit. Numb steering and modest power do not invite haste, but this will hold its own as a Sunday cruiser.